Project Director, USAID IDIQ

Overview of the Company

Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions), is a Hispanic and woman-owned consulting firm dedicated to the creation of solutions to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations worldwide. Since 2005, we have worked in more than 90 countries to provide quality monitoring and evaluation; training and technical assistance; program development and implementation; and institutional support services. 

Overview of the Position

Social Solutions is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated, USAID-funded IDIQ. The IDIQ will provide administrative, technical, and programmatic staff support services to field-based programs managed by USAID.

The Project Director will provide overall leadership, technical direction, and oversight of day-to-day activity management and task order response. This position will be contingent upon award and is expected to be a full-time role based in Washington D.C., United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact whom USAID may contact for procedural and substantive matters.
• Lead the technical supervision of all aspects of contract work, including staff/consultant identification and management, dissemination of information, and submission of reports and other contract deliverables.
• Respond to task order requests, and provide central management and oversight of task orders under the IDIQ.
• Work collaboratively and often with USAID leadership, field project managers, technical officers, contracting officers, and contracting officer representatives in the Office of Acquisitions and Assistance to carry out acts to support and respond to task orders, ensure mutual understanding of expectations, and adapt to emergent changes in the operating context.
• Select, place, support, and provide technical and administrative direction and guidance to all technical experts carrying out technical requirements.
• Report to USAID technical and contract personnel in accordance with its reporting requirements.
• Ensure quality control methods are applied in a consistent and transparent manner for all contracted tasks and functions.
• Work with Social Solutions to oversee compliance and performance (financial, operational, technical, etc.) of the IDIQ contract and subsequent task orders.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality materials and presentations aimed at different audiences, including decision-makers.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of experience, in business administration, public administration, international development, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• At least four (4) years of progressive experience managing contracts of similar size and complexity within international development; USAID experience required.
• At least four (4) years of experience leading or supporting institutional support contracts with a US Government foreign affairs agency, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization.
• At least three (3) years of overseas field experience working in one or more developing countries undergoing political instability.
• Strong understanding of USAID policy priorities and operational guidance. 
• Superb interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Equal Employer

Social Solutions International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.social solutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.